Noodles vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are noodles and English muffins different?
- Noodles is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and iron; however, English muffins are richer in phosphorus and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for English muffins is 20% higher.
- Noodles has a lower glycemic index (50) than English muffins (77).
Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Folate | 84µg | 37µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.181mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 133mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.89mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 46g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 7.7g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.446mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg | 1.566mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.357mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.888g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.07g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals